Sancarlo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy 2016 La Dame de Montrose five per cent cabernet franc

five per cent cabernet franc and five per cent petit verdot

a real winner

full-bodied Ribera del Duero showing plenty of roasted spices and a hint of chili chocolate to the rich blackberries

but the overall effect is sold and firm

The nose discovers a subtle fruity fragrance

Sancarlo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy 2016 La Dame de Montrose five per cent cabernet francAromas of rose petal, thyme and orange peel infuse the flavors of fresh red cherries. The wine keeps gaining energy over several days, broadening the palette of herbal accents into oregano and lavender that impart a compelling sense of place. 95 Pts Wine & Spirits